Joining the firm as a clerk, Peter got rapid promotion, and ______ as a manager.
A. turned up B. brought up
C. ended up D. showed up
I am ______ about what I say because careless remarks are likely to hurt others’ feelings.
A. enthusiastic B. sensitive
C. doubtful D. cautious
The storm came so suddenly, otherwise they ______ such great loss when it struck.
A. couldn’t suffer
B. wouldn’t have suffered
C. shouldn’t suffer
D. needn’t have suffered
______ tablet computers like Apple’s iPad just before bed, a researcher says recently, can lead to a poor night’s sleep.
A. Using B. Used C. To use D. Use
She was found sitting in her wheelchair, completely ______ in a fashion magazine her son had just bought.
A. absorbing B. absorbed
C. being absorbed D. to absorb
He said he would accept the job, so we have asked him to ______ his acceptance in writing.
A. adopt B. blame
C. modify D. confirm
